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Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation

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A spacious dining area with wooden furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a beige sofa.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by dense forest.
A large house surrounded by dense forest and a lake.
A large wooden dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8356 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harpswell, ME
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Mall
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Harpswell

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Casco Bay and 10.2 km (6.4 mi) from Bailey Island Bridge. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 3.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Harpswell holiday home you'll find LL Bean Flagship Store.

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 31 min drive - 44.1 km
  • State Theatre - 49 min drive - 76.6 km
  • Thompson's Point - 50 min drive - 78.5 km
  • Maine Mall - 52 min drive - 84.6 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 21 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ledges Pub at Sebasco - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster & Ale House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Italian Sandwich Shoppes - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation

Perched overlooking Gun Point Cove, Sanctuary boasts stunning westerly views from a beautifully built Post & Beam style home in a private, wooded setting, perfect for your family vacation. The grounds are meticulously maintained with a lush lawn for children to play and a stone path to the dock and waterside deck, a perfect place for the whole family to gather!



When you walk through the door, you will find a beautiful kitchen with everything you need to make a wonderful home-cooked Maine meal, a dining room with a propane fireplace that opens to an elevated deck overlooking the ocean, a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or tea, a living room with comfortable seating and a fireplace, a great sitting area to enjoy a good book, and a ground level family room with a TV and a new full bathroom with shower that opens to a path to the water. Upstairs on the second level, you will find the master bedroom with a full bathroom and plenty of closet space, another bedroom with closets, a third bedroom, and a shared full bathroom. On the third level, there are two small bedrooms. The ground floor, formerly offering a game room has been transformed into a 6th bedroom with queen bed and direct access to a full bathroom! You'll love all of the great places to gather, as well as the many quiet spaces to relax.



On a perfect Maine summer day, you'll find yourself sitting on the waterside deck enjoying your favorite drink, basking in the warm sunshine, and swimming from the dock to explore all of the wonders of the coast of Maine! Sanctuary is located at the end of the road, so you will enjoy the peace and quiet and great morning and afternoon walks, while being just 15 minutes from all the amenities of Brunswick and the Harpswell Islands, offering many local restaurants, shops, and beaches.



Sanctuary boasts the perfect setting and location for your summer vacation and this oceanside home will surely call you back year after year.



Sorry, Pets are Not Allowed at Sanctuary due to Allergies.



Bed types/descriptions:

Ground Level (Lower/Basement Level):

Sixth Bedroom with Queen Bed



Second Level:

Master Bedroom with King Bed

Second Bedroom with Queen Bed

Third Bedroom with Queen Bed



Third Level:

Fourth Bedroom with Double Bed

Fifth Bedroom with Twin Bed



Bathroom setup/description:

Ground Floor- Full Bath with Shower

Main Level- Powder Room

Second Floor- Full Bath with Shower/Tub Combo

Second Floor- Master Bath with Shower/Tub Combo



Air Conditioning: No

Beach Access: No, rocky shoreline, water can be accessed via dock

Beach Towels: Not included

Departure Cleaning: Included

Dock & Float: Yes

Cable TV: Yes, Xfinity Cable TV in Basement Level Living Room

Closest Shopping Village: Brunswick, 15min away

Coffee Maker: Yes, automatic drip

Dishwasher: Yes

Grill: Gas Grill available, Propane provided

Heat Source: Forced hot water baseboard throughout home, propane fireplace in dining room

Internet Access: Yes, Xfinity Cable Internet and WiFi

Linens & Bath Towels: Included, beds are made prior to guest arrival and towels remain in their sanitized packaging, placed on each bed

Lobster Pot: Yes

Outdoor Firepit: No

Parking: 2-3 cars

Stairs to Water: No, float and dock

Trash Removal: Included, picked up weekly (for multi-week stays) or upon departure

TV: Yes, in basement level family room, and primary bedroom

Usable Fireplaces: Yes, Propane fireplace in dining room

Washer & Dryer: Yes, located in first floor mudroom

Water Frontage: Direct ocean frontage, rocky shore with dock and float

Water Source: Well water with filtration/softener system, bottled drinking water recommended

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,827 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

2769-214531

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

The closest beach to Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation is Hunnewell Beach (13.1 km).

Does Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

No, Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sanctuary - The perfect waterfront setting for your summer vacation Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Place was phenomenal!! Plenty of space, gorgeous views, accessible dock!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quintessential Harpswell, Maine

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were looking for a place that was big enough to gather family and dear friends in the Harpswell area. This property was perfect. Driving along the rough terrain on the dirt road to get to the place was intimidating however, as soon as you arrived, you knew you were in a very special place. The house is beautiful and very well appointed it was easy for us to entertain at dinner 10 to 12 people. The kitchen is spacious. Plenty of space to prep cook and clean-up. It was easy to bring food in or cook your own meal spending time outdoors on the decks or on the dock just takes your breath away. We were so fortunate to find this place for this special gathering of our family. Many thanks to you and to the owners of this property. We had a wonderful time. I left my heart in Harpswell!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house and location! Water pressure was uneven for showering. We had been told that the kitchen would not be stocked with ingredients/spices/basic foods so we brought our own but found EVERYTHING there you could want or need. We shopped before arriving at the house since we did not want to go back and forth to Brunswick after checking in at 4PM, but if we had gone to the house first we would not have needed to buy such things as mustard, sugar, etc.
Archival

8/10 Good

Gorgeous house and scenary!

The good: The house is beautiful and clean with wood beam designs throughout. Large kitchen, fully stocked. The scenery was amazing. The view from the house was awesome. Very secluded and private. Nice communal areas for the family to hang out. We rented our own kayaks and went out on the water often. Lots of stuff to do in the house including a pool table. The bad: The linen situation. You have to bring your own bed sheets and pillow cases. You can purchase them but it's annoying to have to arrive there and put the bed sheets on. Also, was only provided with ONE extra roll of toilet tissue and one extra trash bag for a 5 BR house for a week. You can pick up more at the management office but who wants to deal with that. For $3,000/week...the house should be stocked with that stuff. We ended up buying it ourselves. Also, there was no dishwashing detergent. Not deal breakers but annoying nevertheless. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would probably come back despite the annoyances. The family had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a fabulous house for our annual family vacation. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room for all seven of us to be together or find a place to be alone. The dock and back porch was our favorite gathering place where we watched wildlife and lobstermen after their daily catch. Location was very quiet and private but a short distance to businesses and locale attractions. Our host went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable. Sea you next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our time at this house in Harpswell! The views were amazing and the dock was perfect for swimming and hanging out! We happened to be there on a very hot week so not having Air Conditioning was a little tough for us BUT the house was equipped with many fans to keep us comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed for a family lobster bake. Thanks for a great stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aptly Named

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sanctuary is a delightful place to stay for a week- quiet, great for a family gathering, well furnished and the kitchen incredibly equipped! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, games, exploring and general relaxation with loved ones.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Staying at the same place year after year

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love staying here. It’s a perfect location for people who like to swim - and we do! It’s a wonderful place for people to gather together without being on top of each other. It’s peaceful. There’s an osprey nest nearby. Favorite activity = sitting on the upper deck, watching the sunset.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Sanctuary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely, peaceful views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house

We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful house. It was spotlessly clean, had everything one may need and the house managers were very helpful and kind. The house is much nicer than it appears in the photos. The dock has a great place to sit on and there is a downstairs with a pool table and lovely sitting area. I am obsessive about cleanliness and in all honesty this might have been the cleanest house I have ever been in. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanctuary trip

We loved this home... great memories made... would love to come back. Perfect vacation home... love this part of Maine. Thanks to rental staff. House was comfortable, clean, gorgeous view... the home is well equipped for cooking ... if you love a peaceful location this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All that and MORE!

As a first time "guest" in this home, I was uncertain about what provisions might be included and was pleasantly surprised to find so many amenities ... everything but a corkscrew. The home, the property, the proximity to other locations and the property management folks were awesome. We hope to make this an annual stay. On the flip side, I have back troubles while there. Mattress related....who knows??? Even with the best and newest of mattresses, you cannot be assured that YOU will enjoy it. :) V.S.